The Fighting McCooks

One of the best-known Scotch-Irish
families who have contributed their full share to the honorable record
of that race in the United States are the Ohio McCooks, who acquired a
wide reputation during the Civil War as the Fighting McCooks.

Henry HoweThe Fighting McCooks,Reprinted from The Proceedings of the Scotch-Irish
Society of America

The "Fighting McCooks," is a nickname given
to the McCook family because of their military service during the Civil War.
Daniel's McCook contributed nine soldiers to the
Union cause including 5 generals. Brother John's family contributed 5
officers. Four of Daniel's family including
himself died in the conflict.

The Fighting McCooksA history of the McCooks.
The photos below are of the McCook Monument in Spring Grove Cemetery.